CT6 Splint

Question 1

What are the indications for application of CT6 splint?

Answer 1

• middle third femur fractures, including compound
• upper two-third tibia fractures, including compound

Question 2

What are the contraindications for CT6 application?

Answer 2

• knee or ankle/foot trauma - may increase pain or worsen injuries

Question 3

What are the clinical precautions for CT6 application?

Answer 3

• Pelvic trauma: pelvic splinting is a higher clinical priority, traction splints may apply pressure on the pelvis in order to achieve traction, potentially worsening the injury, legs should be realigned as part of open book fracture management. Splinting can still be used in the pelvic trauma/fracutre though anatomical splinting may be better depending on pelvic injury and severity
• realign long bone fractures in as close to normal position as possible
  
  • open fractures with exposed bone should be irrigated with a sterile NaCl solution prior to realignment and splinting

Question 4

What equipment is required?

Answer 4

CT6 splint

Question 5

What are the steps for application of CT6 splint?

Answer 5

https://cpg.ambulance.vic.gov.au/assets/pdf/CWI/CWI%20OPS%20156%20Application%20of%20CT-6%20Traction%20Splint.pdf